Being able to reach the low groups pretty well
Using hands-on, movement, or music to really get my point across
When having three groups of differentiation the lower ability kids are not overwhelmed and the higher ability kids feel challenged
Modifying homework so students can accomplish the work in a reasonable amount of time
Guided reading groups meet needs of all the kids
block scheduling means keeping lessons in 15-minute chunks to keep attention spans better
putting into smaller groups really helps students learn
redirection is easier in smaller groups
in smaller groups can discuss different aspects of writing in writer's workshop in a smaller safer environment
words their way helps individuals learn at their level Guided reading groups implementing Words Their Way for spelling Social studies differentiating with two classrooms using flexible grouping using pretests. Daily five encourages reading at both skill level and interest level. Student is given choices for learning. Middle school flexible grouping is based on pretesting. Teachers identify interests personalities and ability levels and use information and data to create groupings.
Hot Pink Group:
Common assessments
Teachers use and understanding of data
Teachers building understanding aids in building student stamina
Learning communities including students
Collaboration time, common prep time
Inclusion
Team communication
Focus on core curriculum
Leveled Literacy Intervention
Project choices
Daily five - reading and working to their level and their interests
Using hands-on, movement, or music to really get my point across
When having three groups of differentiation the lower ability kids are not overwhelmed and the higher ability kids feel challenged
Modifying homework so students can accomplish the work in a reasonable amount of time
Guided reading groups meet needs of all the kids
block scheduling means keeping lessons in 15-minute chunks to keep attention spans better
putting into smaller groups really helps students learn
redirection is easier in smaller groups
in smaller groups can discuss different aspects of writing in writer's workshop in a smaller safer environment
words their way helps individuals learn at their level Guided reading groups
implementing Words Their Way for spelling
Social studies differentiating with two classrooms using flexible grouping using pretests.
Daily five encourages reading at both skill level and interest level. Student is given choices for learning.
Middle school flexible grouping is based on pretesting. Teachers identify interests personalities and ability levels and use information and data to create groupings.
Hot Pink Group:
Common assessments
Teachers use and understanding of data
Teachers building understanding aids in building student stamina
Learning communities including students
Collaboration time, common prep time
Inclusion
Team communication
Focus on core curriculum
Leveled Literacy Intervention
Project choices
Daily five - reading and working to their level and their interests
Flexible groups
changing numbers for math
cross grade acceleration
group kids on lexile